A short while ago, Salty_Otter reviewed the WTF Gauntlet. Since then, Whiskey Two Four has made some changes which improve its usability as well as increase its capacity by up to 50%. I'm not going to re-invent the wheel and do a full review of the gauntlet. The original review can be found here and it still covers most of the highlights. Instead, I'll cover the changes from its original design.

First, you'll notice that the Gauntlet has loops on each side. The previous model has some elastic there but it wasn't enough to use for much more than a stick squeegee. Now you can store up to two more tubes or 12 gram cartridges than previously possible.

The loops up front have also been redesigned. Where they used to be loose fitting, They're now stitched onto a much sturdier backing. This prevents the 12 gram cartridges from flopping around like they used to.

The capless system has also seen some changes. Where tubes used to get hung up on the ridges inside of each sleeve, the ridges are gone and tubes now slide in much easier. I tried both smoke and clear tubes. Both went in with little effort.

Lastly, the shock cord is now laced through metal rings. This makes adjusting the laces much easier since they don't encounter as much friction when being adjusted.

You might be able to get away with elbow pads. I have about two inches from the back of the gauntlet to the inside of my elbow with my arm bent. Then again, I'm 6' 2" with Sasquatch arms and I don't wear elbow pads either. If you watched the video review in the previous thread, you'll see him struggling trying to put the gauntlet on over a glove. The newer design doesn't have this problem since the shock cord moves easier through the rings.

I agree with everything positive said above. I had no comfort issues at all. Really great piece of gear that felt awesome all day. Thanks Ryan for your hard work on this product.

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Originally Posted by Crimson Death

I'm waiting for Walz. If you're going to do something do it right.

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Originally Posted by Cunha

Just fyi everyone the answer is stock class for all questions related to paintball and to solve all paintball related problems except carbon emissions because we gotta use those 12 grams.

Double FYI for paintball rules there should be no "offer" of surrender, its either mandatory surrender at X distance when guy is behind you or no surrender and you get shot in the booty. "offer" of surrender makes for some ridiculous and dangerous john woo tactics.